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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 211.08 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 211.08 and 68.58 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 211.08 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/211.08 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 211.08 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 14,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475.87/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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